In terms of ranking number 3 is wide open. Federer has a lot of points to defend and isn't looking in brilliant form. With the quicker courts coming up I expect he will do enough to be top 8, but not sure of top 3. If Rafa comes back soon at a similar level as before, he'll probably be number 3, but we don't know how long he'll be out for and this is his worst part of the season.

He's been up there as best player behind Djokovic and Murray already this season. Could argue Rafa I suppose. He's sixth in the race, but there is hardly anything between him, Nishikori and Thiem. Thiem has played a lot of tournaments too.

Astonishing that Fed is as high in the year-so-far rankings as he is. But then Djoko and Andy M have been hoovering up all the big points, so the eighth-placed guy may not need all that many this year. Would be good to see some new faces at the O2 - Thiem? Goffin?

sirfredperry wrote:Astonishing that Fed is as high in the year-so-far rankings as he is. But then Djoko and Andy M have been hoovering up all the big points, so the eighth-placed guy may not need all that many this year. Would be good to see some new faces at the O2 - Thiem? Goffin?

Think Thiem will make it, unless something goes seriously wrong with him for the rest of the season. He's even looking good on grass.

Goffin has a shout, I think he'll get inside top ten, but probably finish 9th.